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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1934

Page

4

Thought Friday Bible Verse Note July 27

A short devotional quotes Proverbs 30 8 to seek balance avoid vanity and lies and request daily provision rather than poverty or riches. The piece emphasizes contentment and reliance on steady sustenance.

Home Devotion Rendered in Household Tasks

Mazie V. Caruthers expresses gratitude through daily chores. Her verses praise prayerful labor in keeping a spotless home with mop and broom, polished cookware, and neatly laundered linen as a form of service to God and family.

Mazie V. Caruthers

Hays Criticized Over Motion Picture Rules and Censorship

Betty Goes a Travelling reports on Will Hays as target of protests over film decency rules, with editor Marlen Pew praising Hays for trying to enforce standards. It notes public outcry, ongoing talkie era changes, and support for Hays against critics and industry flak.

Wil! Hays Hollyhood Hays Hay Marlen Pew New York City Mr. Pew Hollywood Will H. Hays Hayes Producera Will Hays

Century of Progress Ford Showings Highlight Soy Bean

A field reporter notes a Ford presentation at the Century of Progress exhibition and mentions the term Soy Bean as part of the broader coverage of exhibits and demonstrations.

Soy bean boom and Ford exhibit at the Chicago Fair

A writer notes Henry Ford grows soy beans in a barn lot at the Fair and uses them to make parts and paints for cars and a wide range of foods. The claim is that soy beans can supply feeding, clothing, cleansing, housing, and even vehicle components with half a bushel producing car trim.

Mr. Ford Chicago

Journal’s Found Book Returns Wordy Exchange

A quirky column reflects on book returns, a man named Don Sherman, and a playful note about shared troubles in marriage. It weaves snippets of household observations, jokes about antiques, and a light poke at local chatter.

Recent Photos of Late Chancellor Dollfuss Display Family

A Vienna photo shows Dr. Engelbert Dollfuss, chancellor of Austria, with family. Reports say he died amid gunfire during the failed Nazi putsch that disrupted the Austrian government.

Chancellor Dollfuss Engelbert Dollfuss Ayetro Vienna Cancellor Austria

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Casual Calls

East Highland residents Mr and Mrs Robert Owens visited the James Dvorak Jr home. Numerous neighbors and relatives, including the Hollands, the Bruegges, the Steeles, and the Mineers, shared Sundays and Thursdays visits, with outings to Muscatine and Lone Tree for family events and funerals.

East Highland Robert Owens James Dvorak Jr

Mrs Indie Hotle Visits Washington Family Returns Home

Mrs Indie Hotle of Washington returned to her home Saturday after visiting several days with her brother Walter Hotle and family. Mr and Mrs Hill Strawn and daughters spent Friday evening together. The item mixes local social notes with humorous asides about biblical figures and jokes.

Herb Holland Charlie John Eden James Skhola Edd Bruegge Laneghiter Mae James Winsler Ray Steeles Ray Steele Muscatine Jake Lantz Bes Milt Tirka Hershal Smith Stock Teland James Deerak Publan Indie Hotle Washington Walter Hotle Hill Strawn Doe Engle Paul Banks West Chester Victor Mayer Retha Robertson Arlene Lucille Robertson Norma Johnson Therion Hansen Wesels Iowa Troscoe Robertson Arch Sanders J. L. Banks Chas. Mayer Leroy Richardson C. Robertson Daugter Glenn Littl Roscoe Robertson Retha Geo. Waereht

Local Visits and Church Fence Plan Noted

County residents enjoy visits with relatives across towns. Retha Robertson travels between Washington and nearby homes while the Mangolds and Robertson families spend Sunday together. New Haven church and cemetery plan a new fence around the grounds by early August and seek donations of fence posts and funds.

Kenton Carlton Mangold Washington H. J. Mangold New Haven Cleo Trierepent Glenn Little

Paul Gray Sentenced for Theft at Graham Store

The Lotosiana negro Paul Gray was identified as the thief who stole goods from the Graham store. He appeared before Justice of the Peace J. EB. Bovee yesterday afternoon and received a thirty day jail sentence, suspended on his promise to leave town promptly.

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Grieving Brinnings Thank Friends After Death of Geo Brinning

The Brinning family expresses sincere thanks to friends who showed sympathy after the death of Geo Brinning. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brinning and Forrest Brinning extend appreciation for the many acts of kindness.

Geo. Brinning Chris Brinning Forrest Brinning

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